HeyRuaHow to say “stake” in Irish
- Irish:
- stáca
- English:
- stake, stack, stiff figure
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-kuh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːkə/
- Plural:
- stácaí (stakes)
- Genitive singular:
- stáca, an stáca (e.g. barr an stáca, the top of the stake)
- Genitive plural:
- stácaí, na stácaí (e.g. sraith na stácaí, the row of stakes)
What does “stáca” mean?
“Stáca” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stake
- A strong pointed post or piece of wood driven into the ground, for example to support a plant or tether an animal.Also: post, pole, picket.
2 other meanings: stack or stiff figure
“Stáca” with the article
The plural of stake in Irish is stácaí. Here is stáca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stáca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stáca, the Irish word for stake.
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Stake in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stake?
The Irish for stake is stáca (pronounced “STAW-kuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stácaí. Depending on context it can also mean stack or stiff figure.
How do you pronounce stáca in Irish?
Stáca is said like “STAW-kuh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːkə/).
What is the plural of stake in Irish?
The plural of stáca is stácaí; with the article, na stácaí means “the stakes”. The genitive plural is stácaí, as in sraith na stácaí (the row of stakes).
Does stáca have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stáca can mean stake, stack or stiff figure, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'chomh seascair le lachín i stáca' mean?
It means 'as snug as a duckling in a stack', the Irish equivalent of 'snug as a bug in a rug'.
Is 'stáca' the same as 'cruach'?
Both can mean a stack of hay or turf, but 'cruach' is the more usual word for a large rick, while 'stáca' also means a stake or post.
